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Immigration and Nationality Directorate

I have approved the appointment of a new chair, and two members, to the Immigration and Nationality Directorate's Independent Complaints Audit Committee. The new committee will comprise of: Dr. Ann Barker—chair Dr. Barker has extensive experience of public and voluntary appointments as committee member and chair. She has varied knowledge of handling complaints, particularly from the Police Complaints Authority. Mr. Paul Acres—member Mr. Acres is a highly respected ex-chief constable who has spent most of his life in the police. He currently sits on two public bodies as member. Mr. Balram Gidoomal CBE—member Mr. Gidoomal has held numerous member roles on both public and voluntary committees. He has experience of handling complaints in private and public sector organisations. Previous committee members were Ros Gardner, chair, and Paul Manning, member, whose appointments ended on 31 March 2005. Catherine Tuitt will continue to work with the new committee until her appointment expires in August 2005.